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...first quarter of 2010, the rate of personal bankruptcy filings in a dozen states increased by double-digit percentages over 2009's monthly averages. "What is surprising is that there are still hefty increases in states like Arizona, California and Florida," says AACER president Mike Bickford, referring to the fact that it might seem that the worst would be over in states hard-hit by the housing bubble. "Intuitively, you would think there might be some leveling off in these states, but that is not the case. In addition, there were large increases in bankruptcy filings in the Midwest, especially...
...that presents a skewed version of events, and a proper historical study of the subject. I totally accept that these films are fantasies and good stories to provide a couple of hours of escapism. However, if I want to learn history I go and read a history book. In fact, I read several books. In short, if Hanks wants to make movies about different periods of the past, great. They are good fun to watch. But to call them history lessons is, frankly, too much. Chris Wilkins, ZUG, SWITZERLAND...
...baby-boom mother of two millennials, I got a chuckle from Nancy Gibbs' Essay [March 22]. The fact that younger people are more optimistic doesn't come without a price. My husband and I pay for college expenses and cell phones and have sent the girls on trips I dreamed of as a child. And one of my daughters lives at home. If I'd had that growing up, I would be optimistic...
Spend a little extra this week and treat yourself to something nice, whether you're celebrating the fact that someone you know got in or you're reminiscing about that fateful night of your own. Jessica at Grafton Street Bar called the drink the “French 75," but we prefer to call it “The Admitted." After letting this sweet concoction kiss your palette, you’ll be deprived of both money and stress...
...Duke’s] execution was great, and they came out ready to play,” Crimson coach John Tillman said. “I didn’t want us to play the scoreboard, and I think our guys really came together and rallied around the fact that it wasn’t going well, which is a good sign for the future...